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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,242.60, 94,094.34 and 46,742.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,242.60, 94,094.34 and 46,742.76 is: 64,449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,242.60 : 94,094.34 = 46,742.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,242.60/94,094.34 = 46,742.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,242.60x = 94,094.34 × 46,742.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,242.60x = 4,398,229,151.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,398,229,151.98/68,242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,449.91

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